Cullman County commissioners authorize CARTS Section 5311 grant application and local match

May 22, 2026

The Cullman County Commission approved a public hearing request and authorized staff to file a Section 5311 grant application for CARTS’ FY2027 operations, and approved related local matching funds and federal assurances to allow the transit agency to proceed.

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Cullman County commissioners voted to allow the county’s public transit provider, CARTS, to file a Section 5311 grant application with the Alabama Department of Transportation for federal and state transit funding for fiscal year 2027. Stephanie Childers, identified in the record as CARTS director, opened a public hearing and asked the commission to approve the application so the agency can continue supporting administrative, operational and capital needs.

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